Mexican Tortilla Casserole

Name: Mexican Tortilla Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 large yellow onion, (chopped); 1 medium garlic clove, (minced); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1½ teaspoons chili powder; 1 (14-ounce) can fire roasted diced tomatoes, (drained, 1/4 cup juice reserved); ¼ cup tomato paste; 2 (15 ounce) cans black or pinto beans (or a mix), (drained); 1½ cups frozen corn; 3 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach ((baby or regular will work)); salt and ground black pepper; 8 corn tortillas; 2 cups monterey jack or cheddar cheese ( (I used both)); Optional toppings: chopped fresh cilantro, chopped fresh jalapeño, sour cream, salsa

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:30min

This Mexican Tortilla Casserole is an easy-to-prepare, vegetarian meal that's perfect for weeknight meals or a dinner party. You can easily add meat for a heartier dish!

Updated at: Tue, 03 Feb 2026 19:06:19 GMT